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Hematology/Oncology

Karen S. Riggins, MD

Sees patients in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Karen S. Riggins, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 873-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen S. Riggins had 50 Original Medicare patients and 105 services. NPI 1629497953. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions
  • Phone: (713) 873‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Baylor College of Medicine
  • Medical school: Morehouse School Of Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen S. Riggins, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen S. Riggins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. Riggins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karen S. Riggins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for Karen S. Riggins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen S. Riggins's NPI number?
1629497953. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Karen S. Riggins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients50
Services billed to Medicare105
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)50 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)23 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
  • High cholesterol54%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Arthritis30%

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen S. Riggins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Riggins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMorehouse School Of Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629497953
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians